A left-arm spinner who relies on flight, Shahbaz Nadeem took 51 wickets in the 2015-16 Ranji Trophy, becoming the sixth bowler to claim fifty or more wickets in a Ranji season. His highlight performance during that rich season came against Kerala when he picked up 7 for 64 to stud Jharkhand's big win in Malappuram.

Nadeem, who has been part of India A sides, has also had a few stints as Jharkhand's captain. He made his first-class debut in 2004 and starred in the 2012-13 Ranji Trophy with 42 wickets at an average of 25.97 in nine matches. He extended his domestic form into the 2013 IPL, taking nine wickets in 12 matches for Delhi Daredevils at a sub-six economy. Nadeem has been a frequent presence in Daredevils' bowling attack since 2011, and was retained by the franchise for the 2016 season.ESPNcricinfo staff